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Cartels, Fuel, and Exotic Animals | Venice Beach News
In a jaw-dropping raid on the U.S. border, Mexican authorities uncovered over 130 exotic animals—including tigers, lions, and camels—alongside thousands of gallons of stolen fuel, weapons, and cartel gear. This wasn’t just a fuel-smuggling bust; it exposed the wild, dangerous world of cartels who treat exotic pets as status symbols and use illegal fuel trade as their second-biggest cash cow. With high-ranking officials now facing charges and U.S. sanctions hitting the rings, this operation reveals how deeply entrenched and globally connected these criminal networks have become. Listen in…
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